Living in Bangkok 2016
Bangkok welcomes hundreds of visitors and new residents every day, all undoubtedly hoping to get the most out of living in this unique and exciting city. When trying to make …
Living in Bangkok 2016 Read More 
“It’s pay or die” – More Thai-Swedes joins battle for health care
More Swedes unite in Thailand battling for national health insurance rights. Swedish expat organizations in Hua Hin and Phuket earlier this year send a letter to Swedish Minister for Health …
“It’s pay or die” – More Thai-Swedes joins battle for health care Read More
Uninsured foreigners burdens Thai public hospitals
Three public hospitals reports of million baht expenses from unpaid hospital bills by foreigners. ScandAsia have gotten insight in Vachira Hospital in Phuket’s outstanding balance on unpaid bills by foreigners …
Uninsured foreigners burdens Thai public hospitals Read More
Swedes in Thailand are battling for health insurance
Many Swedes living in Thailand have a hard time getting a proper health insurance. Cases and stories a different, but common is that they either deselect insurance or face unmanageable …
Swedes in Thailand are battling for health insurance Read More
Breakthrough order to Singapore for Swedish X-ray systems
Sweden-based Arcoma, a leading provider of integrated digital X-ray systems, has together with its distributor and Canon won a breakthrough order to Singapore. One of Singapore’s most reputable academic hospitals, …
Breakthrough order to Singapore for Swedish X-ray systems Read More
World Medical Center achieves Norwegian DNV GL’s hospital certification
The World Medical Center (WMC) in Bangkok is the first hospital in Southeast Asia and Pacific region to attain an international standard in both quality of the services and risk …
World Medical Center achieves Norwegian DNV GL’s hospital certification Read More
Norwegian rotary contributes to Pattaya hospital
Rotary clubs in Norway, South Korea and Thailand has come together to bring 30 new beds and equipment to Sattahip Km.10 Hospital, writes Pattaya Mail. The former Norwegian club president …
Norwegian rotary contributes to Pattaya hospital Read MoreVisit award-winning hospital in Thailand
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce together with Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce invite everyone interested to a breakfast talk: ‘Technological Innovations in Healthcare’ followed by a visit of Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital – …
Visit award-winning hospital in Thailand Read More
Cambodia / Community news / Denmark / Finland / Laos / Myanmar / Norway / Staying healthy / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam
Danish SOS agent meets challenges every day
Handcuffing a tourist who believed he was Jesus, bringing back injured trekkers from the wilds or handling a tsunami. Michael Schulz has been dealing with a variety of emergencies in …
Danish SOS agent meets challenges every day Read MoreCambodia / China / Community news / Denmark / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Philippines / Singapore / Staying healthy / Thailand
Trading Danish health care for a carefree life in Thailand
The dream of living an easy life away from the cold North can become a nightmare, if you get sick and do not have a health insurance. ‘There is no financial …
Trading Danish health care for a carefree life in Thailand Read More
Dead and Unwanted
Ten percent of the Danes dying in Thailand end up being cremated at a random monastery, having their ashes shed into an unknown grave. According to the Danish Consul this can …
Dead and Unwanted Read More
New psych ward meets a need for quality treatment
Before the opening of Bangkok Hospitals first mental department, Bangkok Mental Health Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (BMRC), only a few places have been offering high-end treatment of mental patients in …
New psych ward meets a need for quality treatment Read More
Bangkok Hospital opens its first psych ward
In a large luxury hotel like lobby, Bangkok Hospital officially opened its doors to mental patients for the first time friday the 1st of August. The new psychiatric ward is called …
Bangkok Hospital opens its first psych ward Read MoreOsteoporosis for Lunch
Renowned Dr. Ungsana Uarakpong, Rheumatologist and specialist in Osteoporosis from Bangkok Hospital was the guest speaker at the Swedish Association’s Ladies Lunch on November 22nd, held at restaurant the Brasserie …
Osteoporosis for Lunch Read MoreHua Hin Health
It has been only one year since the opening of Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin, but in that short time the hospital has already reached out twice to the Scandinavian community …
Hua Hin Health Read MoreAccidents Expensive for Swedish Insurance Company
Länsforsakringar Gothenburg and Bohuslän, one of 24 local Swedish insurance companies, spend nearly 22 million SEK in compensation for more than 2500 accidents, crimes and injuries associated with travel. “Average …
Accidents Expensive for Swedish Insurance Company Read MoreThai-Finnish Wellness Centre Opens in Bangkok
The first Thai-Finnish Wellness Centre has been opened in Bangkok, Thailand. – The newly opened centre is fully equipped with the latest Finnish wellness technology. Finnish companies involved in the …
Thai-Finnish Wellness Centre Opens in Bangkok Read MoreDanish Equipment to Bangkok Hospitals
Nine hospitals and 24 health care centres in Bangkok are currently being equipped with Danish medical appliances. The equipment worth 117 million Danish kroner is being installed by Danish Medical …
Danish Equipment to Bangkok Hospitals Read MoreTwo Cups of Coffee a Day Will Keep Liver Cancer Away?
Swedish researchers found that drinking two cups of coffee daily may cut the risk of liver cancer by 43% but a leading Singapore oncologist, Dr Ang Peng Tiam, felt the …
Two Cups of Coffee a Day Will Keep Liver Cancer Away? Read MoreCharlotte Fung Korff – a Scandinavian coordinator at BNH Hospital
Charlotte Fung Korff arrived in Bangkok this February together with her husband, Kim Korff, who holds a position as Supply Chain Manager with the East Asiatic Company. But she is …
Charlotte Fung Korff – a Scandinavian coordinator at BNH Hospital Read MoreSWEA Bangkok visits Samitivej Hospital
The Swedish Womens Group in Bangkok, SWEA, has recently visited Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, the hospital that is known for its services to expatriates living in Bangkok and South East Asia. …
SWEA Bangkok visits Samitivej Hospital Read MoreBangkok Hospital expanding in the Scandinavian market
Nearly half the international patients of Bangkok Hospital are Scandinavians. Some are residents of Thailand while others are Scandinavians living in countries around the region. For about one year, …
Bangkok Hospital expanding in the Scandinavian market Read More